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Facts about Staunton, Virginia

Some of the notable people born here have been: Francis Collins (geneticist and author), and Larry Sheets (baseball player).

Staunton (/ˈstæntən/ STAN-tən) is an independent city in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 23,746. It is the county seat of surrounding Augusta County, although the two are separate jurisdictions.Staunton is a principal city of the Staunton-Waynesboro Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had a 2010 population of 118,502.Staunton is known for being the birthplace of Woodrow Wilson, the 28th U.S. president, and the home of Mary Baldwin College, historically a women's college. The city is also home to Stuart Hall, a private co-ed preparatory school, as well as the Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind.

Staunton Obituaries

It was reported by The Roanoke Times & World News on June 7th, 2018 that David G Dr Elmes died in Staunton, Virginia. Elmes was 76 years old and was born in Worchester, MA. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor David G Dr's life.

It was revealed on May 2nd, 2018 that Frank Griffith Welfare passed away in Staunton, Virginia. Welfare was 87 years old. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Frank Griffith's life.

It was revealed by The Commercial Appeal on April 2nd, 2018 that Anne Lemmi (Huntley) passed away in Memphis, Tennessee. Ms. Lemmi was 92 years old and was born in Staunton, VA. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Anne's life.

It was noted by The Roanoke Times & World News on March 21st, 2018 that Herman Robert Sr Brown passed away in Staunton, Virginia. Brown was 72 years old and was born in Welch, WV. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Herman Robert Sr's life.

It was revealed by Bristol Herald Courier on March 11th, 2018 that Eva Jo Whitley (Colley) passed away in Staunton, Virginia. Ms. Whitley was 83 years old. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Eva Jo's life.

It was written by Virginian Review on March 5th, 2018 that William J George passed on in Staunton, Virginia. George was 65 years old. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor William J's life.

It was disclosed by The Roanoke Times & World News on February 28th, 2018 that Nancy Witt (Garrett) passed away in Staunton, Virginia. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Nancy's life.

It was reported by Star-News on February 11th, 2018 that Roger Allen Meek passed away in Wilmington, North Carolina. Meek was 75 years old and was born in Staunton, VA. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Roger Allen's life.

It was written on January 23rd, 2018 that Joyce Elizabeth Croushorn (Fitzgerald) perished in Staunton, Virginia. Ms. Croushorn was 86 years old. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Joyce Elizabeth's life.

It was disclosed by Orange County Register on January 14th, 2018 that Raymond Hartwell "Sonny" Anderson passed away in California. Anderson was 85 years old and was born in Staunton, VA. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Raymond Hartwell "Sonny"'s life.

History

The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Staunton (along with nearby Waynesboro, Virginia with Augusta county for statistical purposes.

In 1746, the surveyor Thomas Lewis (Virginia) Lewis laid out the first town plat of Staunton for landowner William Beverley. Staunton is an independent city within the confines of Augusta County, Virginia County in the Commonwealth (United States) of Virginia. It is the county seat of Augusta County, Virginia County . Staunton was founded in 1747, incorporated in 1871, and became an independent city on July 10, 1902. In 1908, Staunton was the first city in the world to adopt a city manager form of government, an outgrowth of the progressivism movement, which has been repeated in many locations since. The population was 23,853 as of the United States Census 2000 census.

Staunton Funeral Home News

Spooktacular! Halloween offers sweet rewards for area kids
Over the years Staunton Parks and Recreation has purchased human bones from cadavers at the University of Virginia and authentic coffins from funeral homes. The park maintenance crew also has constructed special effects for the attraction, she said.http://www.newsleader.com/article/20101028/ENTERTAINMENT/10280302/1040/entertainment

Dr. John C. Doerr
Leary of Coronado, Calif., and husband Terry, Dr. Janet A. Doerr of Staunton, Va., and husband David McCaskey; also, four grandchildren, Dr. Elizabeth Koutsos and husband Gene, Patrick Doerr and wife Michelle Partridge-Doerr, all in North Carolina, and ...http://www.gettysburgtimes.com/obituaries/article_7a602a36-e184-11df-bbb7-001cc4c03286.html

Virginia S. Craig
STAUNTON Virginia Swink Craig, 90, widow of John H ... The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, at Henry Funeral Home in Staunton and at other times at the home of her son, John H. Craig III at 27 Mill Creek Lane in ...http://www.newsleader.com/article/20101027/OBITUARIES/10270334/Virginia-S-Craig

Staten Island obituaries
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Nov. 5 at St. John Evangelist R.C. Church, Waynesboro, Va. Cremation was through Henry Funeral Home, Staunton, Va. Linda Ferrara, 100, of Grymes Hill, died Sept. 28. Arrangements, including the burial, were ...http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2010/10/staten_island_obituaries_474.html

Funeral - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A funeral is a ceremony for celebrating, sanctifying, or remembering the life of a deceased person. Funerary customs comprise the complex of beliefs and ...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Funeral

Funeral (album) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaFuneral is the debut full-length album by Canadian indie rock band Arcade Fire, released on September 14, 2004 in North America by Merge Records and on ...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Funeral_(album)

StauntonFuneral Homes and funeral services in Virginia
Listing all funeral homes in Staunton, Virginia so you can easily send flowers to any location (same day delivery) or find any funeral service.http://www.imortuary.com/funeral-homes/virginia/staunton.php

Although its not an ideal situation, there are cases in which a loved one in another location dies, and there is no one living nearby to help with the funeral planning. Because the nature of body disposal requires that most funerals be planned within a weeks... more »